Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I was given work responsibilities from day 1.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was treated as a colleague, not a "short-term intern".

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was well-supported, and my supervisor was always approachable and helpful.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had a task that I could work on, was never bored, and it was always ensured that I did not have a workload that was too high.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From the first day onwards, I was trusted with the tasks I was involved in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Working in a different setting (charity) will be helpful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Perfect work environment -- never dull/quiet/boring, but also a great environment to focus on work.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From day 1 I was surprised how well everything was organised.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was assigned a mentor who is very helpful in mapping out the future career path and most importantly, what actions are required to take.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are appealing, although I did not apply as I would like to diversify my work experience in another sector/different charity area.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was a social committee only for interns (organised by interns).

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This is London, but there are lots of cheaper places for food around etc.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are some pubs in the area.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We went for project meals as a team.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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